The popular music songwriter harry chapin collaborated with key and treyz on the adaptation, which they completed in june 1981. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south, bringing the new testament to life in the context of where people actually live today. The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before. Millard fuller, founder of habitat for humanity, thought of clarence jordan as a man of relevance. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written by harry chapin and produced on broadway by philip m. The gospel of john 2003 full movie hd video dailymotion. This greatest story ever retold is based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan in which the gospel is. Inspired by clarence jordans provocative the cotton patch version of matthew and john and produced and cherished worldwide since its conception in 1981, this soulrouser with boundless heart sets the story of jesus in the american south. In case you may not know about this work, the text is based on clarence jordans southern fried translation of two of the gospels, the cotton patch gospels of matthew and john.
The cotton patch version of matthew and john including the gospel of matthew except for the begat verses and the first eight chapters of the gospel of john. The atlanta journalconstitution october 6, 2005 promotional text for cotton patch gospel pdf file. The cotton patch version of the new testament softwarecases. Clarence jordan july 29, 1912 october 29, 1969, a farmer and new testament greek scholar, was the founder of koinonia farm, a small but influential religious community in southwest georgia and the author of the cotton patch paraphrase of the new testament. Clarence jordan, the cotton patch version of pauls epistles new york. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. Written by tom key and russell treyz, and with music and lyrics by harry, the musical adapted clarence jordans cotton patch versions of the gospels of matthew and john for the stage. Originally published separately in 4 vols the cotton patch version of matthew and john, 1970. This volume contains the gospels of matthew and john. Based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan, the story retells the. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written by harry chapin just before his death in 1981. The christmas story from the gospels of luke and matthew. Based on clarence jordans cotton patch version of matthew and john, cotton patch gospel is the exuberant musical that tells the gospel of matthew but set in modernday, rural georgia.
Apr 17, 2015 in case you may not know about this work, the text is based on clarence jordans southern fried translation of two of the gospels, the cotton patch gospels of matthew and john. These editions come complete with new forewords and a new introduction by habitat for humanity founder millard fuller. I have used this dvd with kids, youth groups, adult sunday school classes, and study groups which included biblical scholars and ph. Inspired by jordans versions, tom key and harry chapin wrote a. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written by harry chapin just before. A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan by clarence jordan, of koinonia ministries the cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century united states south. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written. With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale. This award winning musical drama is a legslappin, toe tappin, hand clappin hoedown of a story that retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular.
I nancy find it helpful when reading cotton patch to imagine myself sitting in a late 1950s rural, south georgia church or around a campfire in that region and time as clarence jordan translates from the greek, giving localized handles for the scandalous gospel text. The award winning musical is based on the book the cotton patch gospel of matthew and john by clarence jordan, a bible scholar and civil rights activist. Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. Feb 04, 2016 i like the way clarence jordan ends a note on the cotton patch gospelmatthew and john. Add tags for the cotton patch version of matthew and john.
This greatest story ever retold is based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan in which the gospel is presented in a setting of rural georgia with country music songs, the final and perhaps best work of harry chapin. How did these variations sound in that context to hearers most of whom, likely, had. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the let. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke 10. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the cotton patch gospel movie on. Jan, 2017 the cpv was a unique paraphrase as well as. This greatest story ever retold is based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan in which the gospel is presented in a setting of rural georgia with country music songs, the final and perhaps best work of har. Including the gospel of matthew except for the begat verses and the first eight chapters. As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville. This musical is based on the cotton patch version of matthew and john, a reimagining of the gospels written by the rev. The gospel of matthew and john as it was written in the bible tells the true story of the savior jesus christ who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the cross for our sins and rose. The cotton patch gospel by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. This greatest story ever retold is based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan in which the gospel is presented in a.
The cotton patch gospel recasts the gospel of matthew into the language. Clarence jordan, the cotton patch version of matthew and john. Download cotton patch gospel matthew and john clarence jordans cotton patch gospel book 1 free books. The cotton patch gospel, by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. The cotton patch version of matthew and john 1970 edition. Bethlehem becomes gainesville, georgia, nazareth valdosta, and jerusalem atlanta. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters. The cotton patch version of the new testament rockhay. The last few sentences he jesus may let us sit at his feet and wash them with our tears. May 12, 2011 this award winning musical drama is a legslappin, toe tappin, hand clappin hoedown of a story that retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular. Cotton patch gospel study the cotton patch gospels of.
Jordan wanted to transport jesus and firstcentury christians to where they were living where we live, talking as we talk, working, hurting, praying. Watch the gospel of john 2003 full movie hd spicywoods on dailymotion. The great harry chapin wrote a musical based on jordans cotton patch translation of the gospels of matthew and john. A map and list of the places in cotton patch gospel. The cotton patch gospel is a fun retelling of the gospel story, southernstyle. Based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by. Herod is the mayor of atlanta and, inevitably, christ is. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. Oct 22, 1981 drawing its inspiration from clarence jordans book the cotton patch version of matthew and john, the evening is as cute as calico and as sweet as sorghum. Cotton patch gospel closed november 08, 2009 chicago. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added. Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out the new testament in the soil of rural georgia. Well read the cotton patch gospel of matthew and john a few chapters a week, and then well discuss what weve read in a variety of formats responding here to nopressure questions.
The cotton patch version of matthew and john open library. Shortly afterwards a white gospel song leader came down the road, and when he saw what. Written by tom key and russell treyz, and with music and lyrics by harry chapin, cotton patch gospel adapted clarence jordans cotton patch versions of the gospels of matthew and john for the stage. A musical, cotton patch gospel 1982, written by atlantabased actor tom key and stage director russell treyz, was based on jordans version of the gospels of matthew and john. Cotton patch gospel cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by critics and public alike. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington. At the time of his death, in october, 1969, clarence jordan had completed translating, and had polished for publication, the gospel of matthew, and the first eight chapters of the gospel of john. Including the gospel of matthew except for the begat verses and the first eight chapters of the gospel of john clarence jordan association press, 1970 bible 128 pages.
Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic paraphrases of. Based on clarence jordans cotton patch gospel of matthew and john, the twoact play was written by tom key and. Clarence jordan and published shortly after his death in 1969. Cotton patch gospel from koinonia to habitat for humanity. Cotton patch gospel premiered at the lambs theater in new york city on october 21, 1981. Download cotton patch gospel matthew and john clarence jordans cotton patch gospel book 1. The cotton patch version of matthew and john clarence jordan publisher s note. Perhaps hell startle us with his parables and powerful sermons, and sting us with his honest rebukes. Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic translations of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scripture closer to home.
Its called cotton patch gospel and is available on dvd. Performed off broadway and produced as a video, cotton patch gospel, retells the gospels of matthew and john accompanied by a bluegrass quartet. It brings the far awayplaces of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem closer to home atlanta and valdosta. Cotton patch gospel provision theater company the revamped version of this entertaining musical features the reverential retelling of the gospels of matthew and john in a contemporary southern setting, set to bluegrass music. Cotton patch gospel christmas story clarence jordan. Matthew and john volume 1 paperback february 1, 2004 by clarence jordan author. The cotton patch version of matthew and john goodreads. Read exploring the gospel of matthew john phillips commentary series the john phillips ebooks online. Jordan, who was also one of the founders of habitat for humanity, wrote a series of these volumes as alternative versions of the new testament books. Including the gospel of matthew except for the begat verses and the first eight chapters of the gospel of john new york. This awardwinning musical drama is alegslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a storythe retells the gospels of matthew and john translatedinto present day southern vernacular. Jesus is born the son of a carpenter in gainesville, meets a country preacher named john the baptizer on the banks of the chattahoochee and delivers the.
Based on the book, the cotton patch gospel of matthew and john by civil rights activist clarence jordan, this musical has music and lyrics by. In downtown atlanta in 2020, cotton patch gospel promises to raise the roof with joy. The hardcover of the the cotton patch version of matthew and john. The cotton patch approach to the new testament is to allow the same sense of.
The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke. Cpg is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written. The cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century united states south. Singlecolumn format paraphrased 10 point text softcover the cotton patch gospel. The cotton patch gospel recasts the gospel of matthew into the language and. This greatest story ever retold is based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan in which the gospel is presented in a setting of. The cotton patch approach to the new testament is to allow the same sense of participation in them which the early christians must have had.
Based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan, the story retells the life of jesus as if in modern day, rural georgia. Now when jesus learned that john had been arrested, he set out for south georgia. What is unique about the cotton patch gospel is that it brings the language, setting, time and place into the midst of the racial tension developing in the south in the 1950s and 1960s. C05000 to help you find the perfect musical for your next performance, we have provided this overview of the. The cotton patch gospels top clarence jordan brought the scriptures to life with his southern translations of the new testament, his poignant sermons, and his inspired and insightful interpretation of the sermon on the mount and what it means to christians today. John patrick lowrie, a video game voice actor, posted about his friend may after lowrie heard of his death. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written by harry chapin and produced by philip m. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic. Steeple players presents harry chapins cotton patch gospel. Cotton patch gospel provision theater company chicago. Cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by criticsand public alike. Thus, in the cotton patch version of matthew and luke, joseph davidson and his pregnant wife to north to gainesville, ga. This awardwinning musical drama is a legslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a story the retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular. The award winning musical is based on the book the cotton patch gospel of matthew and john by clarence jordan, a bible scholar and civil rights.
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